28 NEWS ON THE MOVE: Beach Energy’s drilling infrastructure is currently being moved from the Jolly-1 site south of Penola to the second and final planned exploratory site 10km north-west of the town and has been labelled Bungaloo-1. VISIT US ONLINE borderwatch.com.au SOLICITORS & CONVEYANCERS • Wills, Powers of Attorney & Enduring Guardians • Administration of Estates • Family Law • Criminal Law • All conveyancing including property transfers, mortgages and leases • Commercial Law Ph. 8723 3300 e. admin@aswlawyers.com 13 Sturt Street, PO Box 285 Mount Gambier SA 5290 THE WORKMAN’S WATCH 3 YEAR GUARANTEE P HP 100m Water Resitance Stainless Steel Screw Down Crown Luminous Hands & Markers Henri Post Jewellers Jewellers of Distinction 22 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier | Phone 08 8725 2565 CLEARING SALE Saturday, 12th April 2014 at 8.30am Showgrounds Pavilion, Naracoorte A/C: G & B Mutton 4 display cases, books (History of Naracoorte), jugs, fire plug and accessories, old money boxes, Hornby railway set, book press, electric magnifying glass on stand, horse memorabilia, old shop paper wrapper, crystal yard class ¾, ½ & ¼, Darren Lehmann signature port, morse code set, glass fly catcher, boot and shoe repair box, numerous scales, old sewing kit, Water Row spin dryer, Bakerlite gramophone and radio, old wall telephone, numerous old tools, Trewalla jack, camping gear, various shoe last, ladies pleat press, hanky press, wool scales, stationery engines (going), farm tools, old office desk, ice chest, wooden gramophone, captains chair, peddle car, pump action waching machine, “Stewart” handy worker (with paperwork), kitchen alia, collectable farm tools, work shop tools, shearers belt driven over head control and sundries too numerous to mention. 100-150 individual lots to be sold in auction ring. Light refreshments supplied by Royal Flying Doctor Service Any enquiries, please contact Gary Mutton 0418 820 867 or Brian Edwards 0438 802 005 TERMS – STRICTLY CASH ON DAY OF SALE. NUMBER SYSTEM APPLIES and ID REQUIRED. Shop 4, Kincraig Plaza 26 Robertson Street, Naracoorte SA 5271 Phone 08 8762 2755, Fax 08 8762 1210 www.naracoortefn.com.au RLA 180354 644925 28 - The Border Watch, Friday, April 4, 2014 $99.00 Sarah Salmon LLB (Hons) John Williamson LLB/LP, ATIA Donald Mervyn Aston LLB, FTIA (consultant) Search rig on move Drilling equipment moved to second site after positive gas results south of Penola CURRENTLY in the process of transporting its rig from the Jolly-1 site just south of Penola to its new home 10km north-west of the town at the Bungaloo-1 site, Beach Energy has announced it found positive signs in the first of its two unconventional gas wells in the region. A thick section of shale and sandstones with elevated gas readings was found from 3430 metres deep in the Lower Sawpit Shale and Casterton Formation, however managing director Reg Nelson said the full extent of the findings was still unknown. “While these results are very promising, extensive analysis of core and samples will need to be undertaken from both Jolly-1 and the upcoming Bungaloo-1 well to determine any future work program,” Mr Nelson said. “Our samples will be sent off for analysis, which includes determining the porosity, permeability and gas content of the rocks. “This process will likely take at least six months.” Bungaloo-1 is the second and final exploration well that Beach Energy will drill in the region this year. The company’s most recent projects in the region have sparked public outcry with three protest rallies held in Penola, Naracoorte and Mount Gambier outlining community concern surrounding the hydraulic fracturing (fracking) process which is used to stimulate gas flow, however this course of action requires further consultation and government approval. Opponents have argued the region’s water supplies are under threat of contamination and have lobbied heavily against the process, gaining the support of several councils and politicians. Beach has stated it will adopt a diligent approach regarding the preparation and drilling of the well, with the same environmental rigour the company follows with all of its wells. Water monitoring bores are being utilised in Beach’s current exploration drilling campaign in the South East. Beach Energy said members of the community could contact the company for more information. Medicinal alternative hides in plain sight S ON THE MOVE: Beach Energy’s drilling infrastructure is currently being moved from the Jolly-1 site south of Penola to the second and final planned exploratory site 10km north-west of the town and has been labelled Bungaloo-1. VISIT US ONLINE borderwatch.com.au SOLICITORS & CONVEYANCERS • Wills, Powers of Attorney & Enduring Guardians • Administration of Estates • Family Law • Criminal Law • All conveyancing including property transfers, mortgages and leases • Commercial Law Ph. 8723 3300 e. admin@aswlawyers.com 13 Sturt Street, PO Box 285 Mount Gambier SA 5290 THE WORKMAN’S WATCH 3 YEAR GUARANTEE P HP 100m Water Resitance Stainless Steel Screw Down Crown Luminous Hands & Markers Henri Post Jewellers Jewellers of Distinction 22 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier | Phone 08 8725 2565 CLEARING SALE Saturday, 12th April 2014 at 8.30am Showgrounds Pavilion, Naracoorte A/C: G & B Mutton 4 display cases, books (History of Naracoorte), jugs, fire plug and accessories, old money boxes, Hornby railway set, book press, electric magnifying glass on stand, horse memorabilia, old shop paper wrapper, crystal yard class ¾, ½ & ¼, Darren Lehmann signature port, morse code set, glass fly catcher, boot and shoe repair box, numerous scales, old sewing kit, Water Row spin dryer, Bakerlite gramophone and radio, old wall telephone, numerous old tools, Trewalla jack, camping gear, various shoe last, ladies pleat press, hanky press, wool scales, stationery engines (going), farm tools, old office desk, ice chest, wooden gramophone, captains chair, peddle car, pump action waching machine, “Stewart” handy worker (with paperwork), kitchen alia, collectable farm tools, work shop tools, shearers belt driven over head control and sundries too numerous to mention. 100-150 individual lots to be sold in auction ring. Light refreshments supplied by Royal Flying Doctor Service Any enquiries, please contact Gary Mutton 0418 820 867 or Brian Edwards 0438 802 005 TERMS – STRICTLY CASH ON DAY OF SALE. NUMBER SYSTEM APPLIES and ID REQUIRED. Shop 4, Kincraig Plaza 26 Robertson Street, Naracoorte SA 5271 Phone 08 8762 2755, Fax 08 8762 1210 www.naracoortefn.com.au RLA 180354 644925 28 - The Border Watch, Friday, April 4, 2014 $99.00 Sarah Salmon LLB (Hons) John Williamson LLB/LP, ATIA Donald Mervyn Aston LLB, FTIA (consultant) Search rig on move Drilling equipment moved to second site after positive gas results south of Penola CURRENTLY in the process of transporting its rig from the Jolly-1 site just south of Penola to its new home 10km north-west of the town at the Bungaloo-1 site, Beach Energy has announced it found positive signs in the first of its two unconventional gas wells in the region. A thick section of shale and sandstones with elevated gas readings was found from 3430 metres deep in the Lower Sawpit Shale and Casterton Formation, however manag- ing director Reg Nelson said the full extent of the findings was still unknown. “While these results are very promising, extensive analysis of core and samples will need to be undertaken from both Jolly-1 and the upcoming Bungaloo-1 well to determine any future work program,” Mr Nelson said. “Our samples will be sent off for analysis, which includes deter- mining the porosity, permeability and gas content of the rocks. “This process will likely take at least six months.” Bungaloo-1 is the second and final exploration well that Beach Energy will drill in the region this year. The company’s most recent pro- jects in the region have sparked public outcry with three protest rallies held in Penola, Naracoorte and Mount Gambier outlining community concern surrounding the hydraulic fracturing (frack- ing) process which is used to stimulate gas flow, however this course of action requires further consultation and government approval. Opponents have argued the region’s water supplies are under threat of contamination and have lobbied heavily against the process, gaining the support of several councils and politicians. Beach has stated it will adopt a diligent approach regarding the preparation and drilling of the well, with the same environmen- tal rigour the company follows with all of its wells. Water monitoring bores are being utilised in Beach’s current exploration drilling campaign in the South East. Beach Energy said members of the community could contact the company for more information. Medicinal alternative hides in plain sight HEALTH HEALTH SENSE EA ATKINS 8 NEWS ON THE MO 8 NEWS ON THE MOVE: Beach Energy’s drilling infrastructure is currently being moved from the Jolly-1 site south of Penola to the second and final planned exploratory site 10km north-west of the town and has been labelled Bungaloo-1. VISIT US ONLINE borderwatch.com.au SOLICITORS & CONVEYANCERS • Wills, Powers of Attorney & Enduring Guardians • Administration of Estates • Family Law • Criminal Law • All conveyancing including property transfers, mortgages and leases • Commercial Law Ph. 8723 3300 e. admin@aswlawyers.com 13 Sturt Street, PO Box 285 Mount Gambier SA 5290 THE WORKMAN’S WATCH 3 YEAR GUARANTEE P HP 100m Water Resitance Stainless Steel Screw Down Crown Luminous Hands & Markers Henri Post Jewellers Jewellers of Distinction 22 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier | Phone 08 8725 2565 CLEARING SALE Saturday, 12th April 2014 at 8.30am Showgrounds Pavilion, Naracoorte A/C: G & B Mutton 4 display cases, books (History of Naracoorte), jugs, fire plug and accessories, old money boxes, Hornby railway set, book press, electric magnifying glass on stand, horse memorabilia, old shop paper wrapper, crystal yard class ¾, ½ & ¼, Darren Lehmann signature port, morse code set, glass fly catcher, boot and shoe repair box, numerous scales, old sewing kit, Water Row spin dryer, Bakerlite gramophone and radio, old wall telephone, numerous old tools, Trewalla jack, camping gear, various shoe last, ladies pleat press, hanky press, wool scales, stationery engines (going), farm tools, old office desk, ice chest, wooden gramophone, captains chair, peddle car, pump action waching machine, “Stewart” handy worker (with paperwork), kitchen alia, collectable farm tools, work shop tools, shearers belt driven over head control and sundries too numerous to mention. 100-150 individual lots to be sold in auction ring. Light refreshments supplied by Royal Flying Doctor Service Any enquiries, please contact Gary Mutton 0418 820 867 or Brian Edwards 0438 802 005 TERMS – STRICTLY CASH ON DAY OF SALE. NUMBER SYSTEM APPLIES and ID REQUIRED. Shop 4, Kincraig Plaza 26 Robertson Street, Naracoorte SA 5271 Phone 08 8762 2755, Fax 08 8762 1210 www.naracoortefn.com.au RLA 180354 644925 28 - The Border Watch, Friday, April 4, 2014 $99.00 Sarah Salmon LLB (Hons) John Williamson LLB/LP, ATIA Donald Mervyn Aston LLB, FTIA (consultant) Search rig on move Drilling equipment moved to second site after positive gas results south of Penola CURRENTLY in the process of transporting its rig from the Jolly-1 site just south of Penola to its new home 10km north-west of the town at the Bungaloo-1 site, Beach Energy has announced it found positive signs in the first of its two unconventional gas wells in the region. A thick section of shale and sandstones with elevated gas readings was found from 3430 metres deep in the Lower Sawpit Shale and Casterton Formation, however manag- ing director Reg Nelson said the full extent of the findings was still unknown. “While these results are very promising, extensive analysis of core and samples will need to be undertaken from both Jolly-1 and the upcoming Bungaloo-1 well to determine any future work program,” Mr Nelson said. “Our samples will be sent off for analysis, which includes deter- mining the porosity, permeability and gas content of the rocks. “This process will likely take at least six months.” Bungaloo-1 is the second and final exploration well that Beach Energy will drill in the region this year. The company’s most recent pro- jects in the region have sparked public outcry with three protest rallies held in Penola, Naracoorte and Mount Gambier outlining community concern surrounding the hydraulic fracturing (frack- ing) process which is used to stimulate gas flow, however this course of action requires further consultation and government approval. Opponents have argued the region’s water supplies are under threat of contamination and have lobbied heavily against the process, gaining the support of several councils and politicians. Beach has stated it will adopt a diligent approach regarding the preparation and drilling of the well, with the same environmen- tal rigour the company follows with all of its wells. Water monitoring bores are being utilised in Beach’s current exploration drilling campaign in the South East. Beach Energy said members of the community could contact the company for more information. Medicinal alternative hides in plain sight HEALTH SENSE EA ATKINS R R c DR BENTON By chiropractor I HAVE written previously about using vinegar and honey to help reduce allergies. Here is a study from the scientific literature that has found yet another use for vinegar. Mycobacterium are a type of germ, pathogens that are capable of causing serious diseases in mammals. The most notable kind of mycobacterium is mycobacterium tuberculosis - which causes tuberculosis (TB) and has become highly drug-resistant. As well, non-TB mycobacteria are common in the environment, even in tap water, and are resistant to commonly used disinfectants. When they contaminate the sites of surgery or cosmetic procedures, they cause serious infections. Innately resistant to most antibiotics, they require months of therapy and can leave deforming scars. Claudia Cortesia from the Venezuelan Institute of Scientific Investigation (Venezuela) and colleagues have discovered that acetic acid, the active ingredient in vinegar, can effectively kill mycobacteria, even highly drug-resistant mycobacterium tuberculosis. Observing “currently used mycobactericidal disinfectants can be toxic, unstable, and expensive,” the study authors report “we fortuitously found acetic acid kills mycobacteria and then showed it is an effective mycobactericidal agent, even against the very resistant, clinically important Mycobacterium abscessus complex”. They report vinegar has been used for thousands of years as a common disinfectant and if it can kill mycobacteria, the most disinfectant-resistant bacteria, it may prove to be a broadly effective, economical biocide with potential usefulness in health care settings and laboratories, especially in resource-poor countries. Now, here is a study that comes from the city where I lived before moving to Australia that my coffee and tea drinking readers will find interesting. Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacteria that can cause infection not responsive to antibiotics. After previous studies have suggested tea and coffee have antimicrobial properties when applied topically, Eric Matheson from the Medical University of South Carolina and colleagues studied 5555 individuals aged two and older, with 48.6pc reporting consuming hot tea over the past month and 60.8pc reporting drinking coffee over the past month. Overall, 1.4pc of the participants carried MRSA in their noses. After adjustment for confounding factors, the team found drinking either hot tea or hot coffee was associated with about a 50pc relative reduction in the odds of nasal MRSA carriage and drinking both beverages was associated with a 67pc reduction. Noting the potential antibacterial properties of trigonelline, glyoxal, methylglyoxal and diacetyl compounds present in coffee and the antimicrobial properties of tannic acid and catechins found in tea, the researchers submit the “findings raise the possibility of a promising new method to decrease MRSA nasal carriage that is safe, inexpensive, and easily accessible”. Move over you expensive pharmaceutical anti- biotics that keep increasing antibiotic resistant bacteria. The answer may have been right under our noses - coffee, tea and vinegar. 642343 638263